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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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We’re not talking about just surviving the pandemic—but thriving through 2021 and beyond, and setting new standards. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too.

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Buying and Selling: Restaurants Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Market, But Interest Rates Remain a Challenge

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has been put through a meat grinder the last three years with pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and inflation and labor issues dominating most of 2021 and 2022. However, high-interest rates are pushing some prospective buyers out of the market who can’t pay with cash.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Regardless of the decisions made, there will inevitably be a big market for new and interesting packaging. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. Sales velocity is now -1 percent vs August 28, 2021. Dining Trends in Canada.

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12 Trends That Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant marketing strategy, design, and internal systems will evolve for independents and chains alike in the coming year. In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace. Bottom Line.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

percent) over the year to March 2021. Punchh announced the results of the Cinco de Mayo campaigns it powered for its restaurant brands on May 5, 2021. And 34 percent have only one month or less left of cash reserves (that’s up 4 percent from April). Investing in Sustainability Alternatives to Animal-Based Foods.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -4 percent vs April 10, 2021. California.

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